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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes against Umar’s opponent wish while pitching alternative plan to the UFC
‘The Eagle’ has told the UFC how to matchmake the bantamweight title picture. MMA’s leading promotion has a few decisions to make regarding the top names at 135 pounds after what unfolded at January’s UFC 324 numbered event.
Max Holloway News / HITC / February 3
Max Holloway details what’s changed as he heads into UFC 326 feeling better than ever
Max Holloway says he is in the best shape of his 14-year career ahead of his BMF title fight. UFC 326’s main event will be a fight between Holloway and Charles Oliveira.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Dana White’s UFC Rankings Under Fire After Ex-Champ With No Wins In Four Years Rewarded
Following the conclusion of UFC 325 last weekend, the athlete rankings got updated again. After announcing partnership with Meta for AI based ranking system, Dana White and co.
Nick Diaz News / MMA Weekly / February 3
Nick Diaz explains how he ended up in an involuntary rehab in Mexico
Former Strikeforce welterweight champion and UFC fan favorite Nick Diaz spent the last year involuntarily in a rehabilitation center in Mexico. In an interview with the rehabilitation center, Baja Rehab, Diaz opened up about his experience and explained how he ended up there in the first place.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
Tai Tuivasa calls for help from Khamzat Chimaev as he reflects on historic loss at UFC 325
Tai Tuivasa is sick of being held down and not being able to do anything about it as he has reflected on his UFC 325 loss. This past Saturday at UFC 325 in Sydney Australia, fan-favorite heavyweight Tai Tuivasa returned to the Octagon after almost two years out of action.
Islam Makhachev News / HITC / February 3
Michael Morales explains why he won’t respect Islam Makhachev
One top contender knows exactly how to go after the UFC welterweight champion. Islam Makhachev’s first title defense at 170 pounds could go a few different ways, following his move up from lightweight and subsequent win last November.
Paddy Pimblett News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
MMA Veteran Says Paddy Pimblett Still Has a Lot to Prove After UFC 324
The odds were in favor of Paddy Pimblett, and everyone thought he would win against the 37-year-old Justin Gaethje. However, Gaethje came prepared and dominated Pimblett over five rounds.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says One Teammate Has Reached Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan’s Level
Team Khabib Nurmagomedov always looks to achieve greater things in the game. Most of their fighters aim only for the title. Meanwhile, the younger cousin of ‘The Eagle,’ Usman Nurmagomedov, is not in the UFC but always gets compared to top fighters like Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Alexander Volkanovski Rules out UFC 324 Winner as Next Opponent Amid London Card Announcement
Has Jean Silva fallen behind the line after the UFC Fight Night London announcement? While Movsar Evloev will challenge Leorne Murphy in the main event of the card, the winner is likely to get a featherweight title shot.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / HITC / February 3
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares blueprint to turn PFL champion Usman into the future GOAT
Khabib Nurmagomedov is often mentioned in debates about the greatest fighter of all time, and now he is turning his attention to shaping the next one. The former UFC lightweight champion walked away from the sport in 2020 following the death of his father and coach, Abdulmanap.
Marc-Andre Barriault News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
UFC Fight Night – Michel Oleksiejczuk vs Marc-Andre Barriault: Preview & Betting Tips
The middleweight clash between Michel Oleksiejczuk and Marc-Andre Barriault is a matchup that promises violence on this upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Oleksiejczuk (21-9, 1NC) enters the fight as a powerful, aggressive striker who thrives on forward movement and clean, damaging shots.
Lerone Murphy casts doubt over Movsar Evloev bout at UFC London being a title eliminator
The undefeated pair are set to meet in the UFC London main event, with a title shot likely on the line for the winner. After Alexander Volkanovski’s featherweight title defence at UFC 325, he wasted no time letting everyone know he wanted to stay active.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Israel Adesanya’s Bold Take on Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Opponent Brought Back by UFC Featherweight Contender
After Alexander Volkanovski‘s decisive victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 325, a video resurfaced of his friend, Israel Adesanya. And in that video, Adesanya seemed to be playing matchmaker, analyzing potential opponents for ‘The Great’.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
Ian Garry Reacts As Shavkat Rakhmonov Is Removed From Welterweight Rankings: 'He Was Eliminated'
There is no doubt that Shavkat Rakhmonov‘s injury hurts many, including Jorge Masvidal. He fought through a meniscus injury and a partial ACL tear during the Ian Garry fight, then needed surgery afterward, which is now requiring a second procedure.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
UFC Rankings Update: Volk Surpasses Alex Pereira, Paddy Pimblett No Longer Top 5, Shavkat Removed
The results of UFC 325, which took place last weekend, have changed the landscape of UFC, with an update in the rankings. While the UFC updates its rankings on Tuesdays after its weekend events, there were some major changes and updates after UFC 325.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
Undefeated UFC welterweight’s removal from rankings sparks fury as Colby Covington keeps top 15 spot
There’s been some major movement in the UFC welterweight rankings. It remains unconfirmed who Islam Makhachev will fight next after becoming king at 170 pounds last November.
Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / February 3
Paddy Pimblett drops out of UFC Lightweight top five after Gaethje defeat
‘The Baddy’ is no longer a top five contender. Just over a week removed from his first failed attempt at becoming a champion on MMA’s biggest stage, Paddy Pimblett has now dropped out of the UFC lightweight division’s top five rankings.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Dana White & Co. Remove Shavkat Rakhmonov From UFC Rankings After Latest Injury Update
Will Shavkat Rakhmonov become the most highly rated ‘What If’ in UFC history? The 19-0 Kazakh star has been out of action since December 2024, and now he’s entirely out of the welterweight scene too!
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
UFC Fight Night – Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi: Preview & Betting Tips
The flyweight matchup between Amir Albazi and Kyoji Horiguchi is a fascinating contest on the UFC Fight Night main card. Albazi (17-2) enters this contest as one of the UFC’s most relentless and mentally tough flyweights.
Mauricio Ruffy reveals he has been discussed as Conor McGregor’s UFC White House opponent
Mauricio Ruffy has revealed that he has been discussed as a potential opponent for Conor McGregor at a proposed UFC White House event. The lightweight prospect has emerged as an unexpected name linked with McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon.
Mario Bautista News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
Mario Bautista Vs. Vinicius Oliveira Preview
Mario Bautista faces Vinicius Oliveira in a bantamweight clash on February 7, as we preview this upcoming fight. Bautista enters the Octagon with a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 2
Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev Outgrows The Division
Despite having yet to defend his newly won title, Khamzat Chimaev has repeatedly targeted UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, raising eyebrows across the MMA world.
MMA News / MyMMANews.com / February 2
UFC on Paramount+: After Two Events, What Do Fans Really Think?
The UFC has never been shy about evolving how fans watch the sport. From pay-per-view dominance to cable partnerships and streaming experiments, the promotion has followed audiences wherever they’ve gone.
MMA News / Yardbarker / February 1
Potential matchups for UFC 325 main card winners
Here are some potential matchups for winners on the main card.
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